Jaguar MkII 2.4 MoD

Introduced in 1959, the Mk II 2.4 litre provided the entry level for Jaguar's newly revised range of compact saloons. Although its bodyshell was very similar to the outgoing 2.4 and 3.4 models (now known as the Mk1), it had many styling improvements. These included a larger glass area with more slender chromed door window surrounds, new lamps and a revised interior.

Although the 2.4 is often unkindly thought of as being a trifle sluggish, in reality it performed well for the period and was only shown up against its brawnier 3.4 and 3.8 siblings. It shared the same magnificent twin cam, straight-six XK engine and was capable of a genuine 100mph.

First registered in July 1960, this particular car looks suitably traditional in classic British Racing Green with a Suede Green interior – the latter in lovely original condition. Although there is only a limited amount of history with the car, it does have 12 old MOTs going back to 1989 to show that it has been in light regular use, covering a mere 2,500 miles in the last 21 years. Last year the car was treated to a major service which included replacing all four brake discs and associated pipes and hoses at a cost of some £1,700.

Benefitting from the desirable manual overdrive gearbox, the car is said to drive very well with good brakes and lively performance from the 2.4-litre engine. Currently taxed and MOTd, it is due to be driven some 80 miles to the sale.